3 Great Office Coffee Systems Reviewed for Your Coffee Addiction
It's fall time, and that means that a lot of businesses are beginning to contact us about setting up a coffee service. Some already know which system that they would like to set up, but most often, they need a little help choosing the correct set up for their break room.
Our 3 Most Popular Office Coffee Solutions
1. Keurig- One of the most popular office coffee machines in the market today is the Keurig. It has great appeal due to it's sleek design, vast amount of coffee flavors, and it's impressive name brand (even if you struggle to pronounce it correctly) recognition.
What you need to know: Keurig systems come in many different models that allow you to choose for your specific application. You can choose models based on the number of people that will be consuming the coffee from 1 person- to hundreds of workers. Another great option is the ability to choose a machine that will connect to your plumbing (eliminating the need to refill the machine), or choose one that you can add water when you don't have a water line to connect. The problem that many have with the Keurig system is that there is a lot of waste in the form of the plastic K-cup. The owner of Keurig, Green Mountain, has informed us that they are working on a solution, and hope to have the more earth friendly version available soon.
2. Wolfgang Puck Brewer- This machine is incredible, and sets you up to look great to your customers and workers alike. With the ability to brew more than 80 custom drinks there is a coffee for everyone in your office. An optional side car enables the user to make hot chocolate, cappuccinos, and other mixed coffee drinks.
What you need to know: The Wolfgang Puck brewing system is more expensive than some other set ups, but if you're looking to impress, this is the way to go. Law Offices, government contractors, architechtual firms, and other high profile businesses love this system. Unlike the Keurig system, it uses an earth friendly coffee pod, that can actually be used in composting. The company will give you a green collection container so the pods don't end up in a landfill once they're used. Employees are then encouraged to take them home for their garden or compost.
3. Starbucks I-Cup- If you love Starbucks coffee, this is the system you've been looking for. With the ability to make decaffeinated or regular coffee, and Starbucks delicious hot cocoa, this machine carries a lot of bang for the buck.
What you need to know: The I-cup system is another machine that tends to attract companies looking to impress clientèle. It is generally recommended for offices that will have 40+ users each day. Believe it or not, the cost per cup of coffee is very comparable to other office coffee systems, and if you're already purchasing your morning cup of coffee from a Starbucks store you'll find that there is a significant cost savings here. Because it makes just one cup at a time, this machine is also considered earth friendly.
One more thing... If you are setting up a coffee lounge area and are looking to make some money or just offset your costs, this has an optional credit card pay option.
What type of coffee does your company currently offer to your employees and clients?